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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,847.68, 31,264.98 and 6,057.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,847.68, 31,264.98 and 6,057.62 is: 9,084.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,847.68 : 31,264.98 = 6,057.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,847.68/31,264.98 = 6,057.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,847.68x = 31,264.98 × 6,057.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,847.68x = 189,391,368.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,391,368.15/20,847.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,084.53

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